Portable

Umicore accepts all kinds of Portable Li-ion batteries:

Consumer electronics
(regular)

Consumer electronics
(pouch cell)

Power tool

E-bike

Other

Why Umicore?

The correct disposal of dangerous waste material like end-of-life Li-ion and NiMH batteries can be complex and at times worrisome. That is why Umicore works hard to provide comprehensive peace of mind solutions to OEM’s and battery collectors around the globe, through:

Strong focus on safety

Safe for the environment

The unique Umicore UHT furnace is equipped with a custom designed gas treatment that sets new standards in best available technology for metallurgic that guarantees:

Destruction of all hazardous battery compounds

No Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) formation

Isolation of hazardous elements like fluorine to the flue dust

Safe for our workers

The unique Umicore UHT furnace is intrinsically safe (safe by design) because it avoids the need for potentially hazardous pre-treatment like shredding. Because all the actual processing is contained inside the furnace, workers are not exposed to the risks inherent to such operations.

Certificate of destruction and recycling

Certificate of destruction and recycling

Umicore guarantees its customers total compliance with applicable legislation, certainty of destruction and full confidentiality. Upon request Umicore provides a certificate for all the volumes it has received.

This certificate states that the batteries are recycled against a recycling efficiency exceeding the minimum efficiency stipulated in the EU Battery Directive.

Professional support on international transport of waste

Logistics support

Umicore employs in-house specialists that provide professional advice on international transport of waste and dangerous goods. To further facilitate the transport of batteries from E-mobility, Umicore has installed a global network of drop-off points which can be used by customers to dispose of their end-of-life batteries.

Extended legal compliance

Recycling Efficiency

The EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC requires a minimum recycling efficiency for processes that recycle batteries. Umicore’s recycling processes achieve Recycling efficiencies well above the minimum. More information on the definition and calculation of the Recycling efficiency can be found here.

Transport of Waste / Dangerous Goods

Umicore employs in-house specialists that provide professional advice on whether your type of battery is considered as hazardous waste yes or no. The same team of specialist will also be able to tell you if your batteries are considered dangerous for transport yes or no. Specific to your request, Umicore will provide instructions with regards to packaging, labelling and stowing so the materials can be shipped in full compliance with international guidelines for the transport of waste and dangerous goods.

In addition, the Hoboken facility is a pre-authorized or pre-consented facility which means that the administrative burden for waste shipments into Hoboken is reduced to a minimum.

Certificates / ISO

Long term vision and commitment

Umicore was one of the first companies to enter the market of Li-ion and NiMH battery recycling and focuses on partnerships with industry players that look for long term solutions in a growing market. Solid financials help us to assure our partners that we will have the capacity and technology for their future EOL batteries when they need it.

Competitive terms

Umicore offers innovative and price competitive recycling solutions in line with the needs of the market.

Sustainable closed loop solutions

Closed loop solutions

From the batteries we recycle, valuable metals are recovered at the highest possible yields so that they can be converted into active cathode materials for the production of new rechargeable batteries. From battery to battery, preserving the environment and the earth’s natural resources.More details on our recycling process,can be found here.

Commitment to innovate

Commitment to innovate

Through its active cathode material activity, Umicore is at the heart of the growing and rapidly evolving Li-ion battery market. With the knowledge of volumes and chemistries to come, Umicore continuously adapts and invests in new innovative ways to better serve the changing needs of the market. This commitment to innovate is not limited on new batteries and growing volumes, but equally focuses at continuously improving the safety and sustainability of our processes.

Sales Offices + Logistics support:

Global presence:

Our team has offices around the globe with specific knowledge of the local market and legislation.

Logistics support

Umicore employs in-house specialists that provide professional advice on international transport of waste and dangerous goods.

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